Gravel and marble are two popular choices.
Is marble stonesafe for your fish tank.
Yes you can put marbles in your fish tank.
The mineral marble is compacted and reformed limestone.
Just don t risk it.
Depending on how you plan on setting up your aquarium which substrate you choose may determine how you maintain your aquarium.
When designing their perfect aquarium your job is to recreate their natural habitat as best as you can.
We have all kind of aquarium rocks of volcanic origin.
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If you are loking for a rock with holes in it lava rocks for the bottom of the tank or white sand firerocks biz has your rock.
I just picked up some broken granite pieces in a field today do you think it will be aquarium safe.
You may think that you rinsed it well enough but you never know.
The ph of your tank will depend on the species of fish that you keep.
Both substrates have pros and cons.
Rocks and driftwood can be added to the aquarium but leave plenty of space for swimming.
Gravel has been a staple aquarium substrate for years but many hobbyist are starting to use glass marbles.
It is easy to find out the preferences of your fish if you re unsure.
It is best when trying to breed the marble veil angel to house a number of angels in the same aquarium until they pair off.
Is granite aquarium safe.
If your fish prefer soft acid to neutral water steer clear of using marble unless it s been epoxy sealed.
It s made up of calcites or dolomites or combinations of the 2.
Or it could squat hislip and he will die.
Because the fish might eat the marble and die.
No do not clean the marbles with bleach.
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Marble will change your water chemistry towards the alkaline side.
We recommend an ideal ph on our various species care guides.
Use lava rocks to give small fish places to hide or just to give yur aquarium some atmoshpere.
It doesn t do any harm to the fish.
It prefers a well planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft slightly acidic water.
Freshwater aquarium fish forum.
Thread starter apple429 start date apr 16 2012.
